UFC returns to the UK with an exciting fight card for fans!
The main event on Saturday night features former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards facing Sean Brady in a five-round match. The winner will be closer to a chance to fight for the title.
Edwards, 33, is aiming to return to victory after losing his welterweight title in Manchester last July.
The last UFC event in the UK was UFC 304 in Manchester, where Edwards lost to Belal Muhammad in the main event.
Now, he will fight Sean Brady, a significant challenge for Edwards, who will want to perform strongly in front of his home fans.
Edwards mentioned that his fight will be at a “normal time” after the previous event`s late start caused controversy.
Brady is a strong opponent, with recent wins against Kelvin Gastelum and Gilbert Burns.
He is currently ranked fifth in the welterweight division.
A victory for Sean Brady over Edwards could push him to the top rankings, potentially setting him up for a title fight next.
The event in London will feature many well-known fighters, exciting the fans.
The co-main event will see UFC veteran and former champion Jan Blachowicz against Carlos Ulberg, promising a fight with powerful strikes and significant title implications for the victor.
Molly McCann from Liverpool will also be fighting on the card against Istela Nunes in the women`s strawweight division.
McCann hopes to recover from her loss to Bruna Brasil.
When is UFC London?
- UFC Fight Night 254 is in London at the O2 Arena on Saturday, March 22.
- The preliminary fights start at 5pm GMT, and the main card begins at 8pm GMT.
- The main event fighters are expected to enter the ring around 10pm GMT.
UFC London Stream and TV Channel
The preliminary card will be available on UFC Fight Pass.
The main card will be broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland.
You can stream the event on the Discovery+ website and app, available for mobile and tablet devices.
UFC London Fight Card
Main Card
- Leon Edwards vs Sean Brady (welterweight bout)
- Jan Blachowicz vs Carlos Ulberg (light-heavyweight bout)
- Gunnar Nelson vs Kevin Holland (welterweight bout)
- Molly McCann vs Istela Nunes (women`s strawweight bout)
- Jordan Vucenic vs Chris Duncan (lightweight bout)
- Nathaniel Wood vs Morgan Charriere (featherweight)
Prelims
- Jai Herbert vs Chris Padilla (Lightweight bout)
- Lone'er Kavanagh vs Felipe Dos Santos (flyweight bout)
- Marcin Tybura Vs Mick Parkin (heavyweight bout)
- Christian Leroy Duncan vs Andrey Pulyaev (middleweight bout)
- Shauna Bannon vs Puja Tomar (women`s strawweight bout)
- Nathan Fletcher vs Caolan Loughran (bantamweight bout)
- Guram Kutateladze vs Kaue Fernandes (lightweight bout)
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